The Strongest Brother

[Random Mission: The Strongest Brother]

[Task Content: Within the specified time limit, challenge Shiba Ganju and defeat him in front of the two sisters. The specified time limit is one hour.]

[Task Reward: Shiba Family Secret Art]

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After silently reading all the information, Saikyō looked at Shiba Ganju.

For the reward of the mission, the strongest brother is determined!

"Secrets of the Shiba family. It really is a random task, and even the rewards are unpredictable." Saikyō silently closed the task information and sat down in a random spot.

The Shiba family's mysteries are enticing enough for him.

Shiba, Blood Jade, Shiba Fireworks.

In Saikyō's impression, most of the secret arts of the Shiba family play an auxiliary role.

Although the effect on improving combat power is not substantial, at least there is an additional means of life-saving, and maybe at some point in the future, it can also provide the effect of a surprising victory.

Therefore, for the rewards of random tasks, Saikyō is determined to win!

Sensing Saikyō's gaze, Shiba Ganju, who was sitting on a chair, asked with an embarrassed expression, "Brother Saikyō, is this our first meeting?"

In fact, there is still a subtext in his heart—"Even if I'm handsome, you don't need to look at me like that, do you?"

"Brother Ganju, it is indeed the first time we've met, but I think you're quite impressive." Saikyō greeted him warmly as if they were old friends.

"Really? Actually, I think so too."

Shiba Ganju was taken aback in surprise.

He also didn't expect that Saikyō, who looked like a kid, besides having a handsome face, was far more enthusiastic than he anticipated, and he didn't have the slightest air of aristocracy.

"Yo, can't you see? Ganju and Saikyō are getting along well."

Seeing the two younger brothers bonding, Yoruichi and Kūkaku exchanged surprised smiles.

Nominally, the Shihouin and Shiba families are two of the four major clans in Soul Society.

But one is in glory, and the other has long since fallen. Therefore, although Saikyō and Shiba Ganju are both younger brothers, their statuses are very different.

One is the young master of the Shihouin family, and the other is a gangster from Rukongai.

The two are really not the same!

"Kūkaku, my younger brother is much more talented than Shizō." Yoruichi said proudly.

"How do you figure?"

Shiba Kūkaku instantly became interested.

"Saikyō has only been training for less than a month, and he has already started to learn about Kidō and has mastered many low-level Kidō spells, which we couldn't do back then."

Next, Yoruichi switched to chatterbox mode.

She described Saikyō's performance in the past few days, word for word, as if she were promoting some kind of glorious deeds.

"Modifying Kidō? Yoruichi, you're not kidding me, are you?"

Shiba Ganju had a skeptical expression on his face.

After practicing for less than a month and mastering low-level Kidō, this kind of talent is already impressive enough.

Are you saying he's going to modify Kidō now?

I'm afraid this is just bragging!

"Why, don't you believe it?" Yoruichi shifted her gaze to Saikyō, "Saikyō, Miss Kūkaku doesn't believe it. What do you say?"

While Yoruichi spoke, she raised her eyebrows deliberately, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"Sister Yoruichi, why don't I compete with Ganju?" Saikyō, her younger brother, immediately understood Yoruichi's eyes and made a request immediately.

"Huh? Compete with me?"

Originally, he had been forced to come to the Shihouin mansion with the mindset of just hanging out.

After hearing Saikyō's words, Shiba Ganju was taken aback for a moment, and his expression immediately became weird.

Although his talent and strength are not as remarkable as his older brother, Shiba Kaien,

he can still be regarded as one of the more famous gangsters in Rukongai.

And what about Saikyō?

He's just a young kid who has only been training for less than a month.

It's really a test.

Will he be some big bully?

"Brother Saikyō."

Kūkaku, who was sitting on the other side, took a deep look at Saikyō, "With such a handsome face, I didn't expect him to be quite confident."

"Miss Kūkaku, you are Sister Yoruichi's best friend, so I should call you sister too, right?"

Saikyō used his charm once again.

The cute look of the little boy hit Kūkaku's heart directly, making her let go of all defenses in an instant.

"Flattering with sweet words, this 'sister' sounds really comfortable."

Kūkaku, who has always been strong, no longer looked like a tough woman at this moment but revealed a graceful side.

Her reaction made Yoruichi and Shiba Ganju almost drop their jaws!

"Is this still the big sister I know?"

Shiba Ganju's eyes widened in astonishment, and his mouth formed an "O" shape, which could almost fit a light bulb.

Also surprised was Yoruichi.

She and Kūkaku have been close friends for many years, like sisters.

Based on Yoruichi's understanding of Kūkaku, even if the sky were falling, it would be impossible for her to be gentle with outsiders.

But now she's being contradicted!

"Sure enough, good looks are justice. My brother's face is truly impeccable, and even Kūkaku was defeated." Yoruichi secretly delighted in her heart.

Having a handsome younger brother is quite a feast for the eyes.

And next.

Something even more surprising happened.

"Ganju, since Saikyō has already spoken, as a man, you shouldn't back down, right?" Kūkaku shifted her gaze to her younger brother.

Anyone could clearly hear the explicit meaning in her words.

"That… big sister… you are right."

Seeing his big sister's sudden change in demeanor, Shiba Ganju immediately trembled with fright. "As a man, of course, I won't back down easily, and everything will be done according to brother Saikyō's request."

He struggled to hold back a word.

Shiba Ganju was sweating profusely, as if exhausting all his strength.

He had to sigh with emotion; the death glare from his big sister was truly terrifying!

"It's settled!"

Almost at the moment Shiba Ganju spoke.

In the depths of Saikyō's pupils, an imperceptible look of joy flashed quietly.

Fortunately, it didn't take too much effort, and he finally got Shiba Ganju to take the bait.

As for the upcoming competition, based on his understanding of Shiba Ganju, Saikyō is full of confidence.

Tenfold Kidō.

It should be easy enough to beat this Rukongai punk!

"Since you all agree, let's not delay. There's an open space in the backyard, which is just suitable for the competition." Yoruichi immediately suggested.

She has high hopes for Saikyō.

If he wins, he gains; if he loses, he doesn't lose anything.

Even if Saikyō loses in the end, he can use his age as an excuse, so Yoruichi is not worried at all.

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Soon after.

The backyard of the Shihouin mansion.

There is an open field here, surrounded by many wooden frames, on which are placed many sharp weapons.

Divinely-given weapons.

This title is no joke.

"It's here."

Led by Yoruichi, the crowd arrived at the location.

A "strongest brother" competition is about to begin!